Ida’s deepwater cardinalfish
📖 Overview
Overview information for Ida’s deepwater cardinalfish is currently being compiled by our editorial team.
🔬 Taxonomy
🐟 Physical Description
Vertebrae: 25. This species is distinguished from its congeners by the following chatacters: D VII-I,10; pectoral-fin rays 18-19; with a pair of ribs on the last abdominal vertebra; tiny projections 4-5 present on symphysis of lower jaw; total vertebrae 10 + 15; ctenoid scales strong; scales below lateral line 10; total gill rakers 28-29; with pungent opercular spine; no maxillary mustache-like process .Cross section: compressed.
🌀 Behaviour
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🦐 Diet
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🥚 Reproduction
Reproduction data for Ida’s deepwater cardinalfish is currently being compiled.
🌍 Habitat & Distribution
Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 709 - 721 m . Tropical Indian Ocean: off Mozambique.
🌿 Ecology
📐 Morphometrics
🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance
📊 Population Risk & Fisheries
🔍 Similar Species
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